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Pad & Quill announces a case to protect your iPad Magic Keyboard case …
Pad & Quill has announced a somewhat bizarre-sounding product: a case to protect your iPad Magic Keyboard case!
Yep, the new Copertina case is designed to wrap around the outside of your Magic Keyboard which is itself wrapped around your iPad …
Pad & Quill’s limited-run Lowry Cuff for Apple Watch is hand-made from 80-year-old leather
If you like cuff-style Apple Watch bands, Pad & Quill has a new artisan-made option, the Lowry Cuff for Apple Watch. It features 80-year-old fully restored vegetable-tanned leather with your choice of black or silver hardware. Read on for more details about this limited-run…
Pad & Quill introduces leather coaster to prevent HomePod from damaging wooden surfaces
With a quick turnaround time, Pad & Quill is now offering a coaster for the HomePod, claiming “state of the art surface protection” for your wooden surfaces.
Pad & Quill unveils new FSC certified Wooden Apple Pencil Holder
Daily users of the Apple Pencil looking for an attractive way to keep it handy might want to take a look at Pad & Quill’s new offering. The team behind the Cartella Slim has just announced its new Wooden Apple Pencil holder.
Pad & Quill’s Cartella Slim cases disguise and protect your new 2016 MacBook Pro
Fans of the folio aesthetic may be excited to hear that Pad & Quill has released their Cartella Slim cases for the new 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pros. The Buckram Linen cover of the case gives your MacBook Pro a true book styling while keeping all ports, vents, and fans accessible.
9to5Toys Last Call: Apple refurb 12″ MacBooks from $929, Amazon Tap/Echo from $111, Apple Watch Dock $21, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Last Call Updates:
The best accessories for Apple’s 12-inch MacBook: USB-C cables, hubs, flash storage, more
- VIZIO introduces the new M-Series with an updated design and 4K HDR displays
- Sennheiser HD 600 Open-Back Pro Headphones + $150 Amazon gift card: $400 ($550 value)
- Motorola SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 SB6183 Cable Modem (Refurb) $64 shipped (Reg. $100)
- PSN Digital Games up to 60% off: GTA Trilogy for PS4 from $19, more
- Harman Kardon 7.1-Ch. 4K A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay: $298 shipped (Orig. $800)
- Green Deals: Philips 100W A21 Dimmable LED Lightbulb $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $22), more
- Sports/Fitness: Collapsible LED Camping Lantern $7.50 (Reg. $10+), more
- Home: DEWALT Rotary Multi-Tool Kit $159 ($213+ value), more
Pad & Quill Catchall Stand for Apple Watch/iPhone for only $64 shipped (Reg. $99) https://t.co/Uhl5u6Ir5F pic.twitter.com/NkJuQEgTM9
Apple drops the price on refurbished 12-inch MacBooks, now start at $929 shipped
Amazon’s Alexa-enabled Echo is on sale for $154 (Reg. $180), Tap Bluetooth Speaker $111 (Reg. $130)
Smartphone Accessories: Arc-shaped Apple Watch Charging Stand $21, AUKEY Magnetic Air Vent Mount $6, more
Review: Are these third-party $11 Apple Watch Sport bands any good? Turns out, they aren’t too bad.
App Store Free App of the Week: Space Marshals goes free for the very first time ($5 value)
Upgrade Your Mac with 3 Great Apps: Scapple $9 (Orig. $15), STAMP Premium $5 (Orig. $10), Ghostnote $7 (Orig. $10)
BADLAND 1 & 2 for iOS now matching lowest prices ever from $1 (Reg. $5)
Apple offers Day One 2 iOS journal app for free ($10 value)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
SanDisk Storage: Ultra II 960GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $200 (Reg. $232+), 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $50, more
Smartphone Accessories: Pad & Quill Timber Catchall Stand for Apple Watch in cherry wood finish $64 (Reg. $99), more
- Daily Deals: JBL Synchros Over-Ear Headphones $99, Dell Laser Printer w/ AirPrint $70, more
- Games/Apps: Plants vs. Zombies GW 2 $40, Guitar Hero Live from $38, iOS freebies, more
- Fashion: Banana Republic 50% off sale items, 50% off Dockers Pants/Shirts, more
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
DODOcase 40% off sitewide: iPad Pro Two Tone Case from $49 shipped, iPhone & Apple Watch accessories, more
Samsung 55-inch 4K 120Hz Smart UHDTVs: $1,200 (Reg. $1,500), 3D $1,375 (Reg. $1,800)
Displays: Dell 24-inch 4K $361 (Reg. $400+), LG Ultra-Thin Bezel 27-inch 1080p $180 (Reg. $299)
- Gift Cards up to 20% off: Babies/Toys R Us, Old Navy, Lowe’s, CVS, more
- DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter w/ 2.7K Camera: $399 shipped (Reg. $499)
- GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera w/ Accessories Bundle: $280 w/ .edu ($375 value)
- Panasonic eneloop 8-pack of rechargeable AA batteries: $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $22+)
- Amazon launches standalone $9/month Prime Video subscription, but it isn’t really a deal
- Grab a $5 Kindle eBook credit at Amazon w/ download of select free Android titles
- Green Deals: Anker’s new PowerHouse 400Wh Inverter $400 (Reg. $500), more
- Slayin endless action RPG for iOS is now available for free (Reg. $1)
- Google Chromebook Pixel Touchscreen 1.8GHz/4GB/32GB: $400 (Reg. 650+)
- Jackery USB Power Banks: 6000mAh w/ MFi Lightning Cable $20 (Reg. $30), more
- LG Music Flow P7 20W 2-Channel Bluetooth Speaker: $43 shipped (Orig. $150)
- Grab this RCA 32-inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV for only $150 shipped (Orig. $209)
- Give Google Express a try with this $30 credit for $15 w/ email delivery (50% savings)
- LEGO Star Wars Buildable Figurines from $17 including Luke Skywalker, more
- Google Play MP3 albums for $1: Notorious B.I.G. Life After Death (Remastered), Fetty Wap, more
- Pebble Time iOS/Android Smartwatch with color e-paper display: $105 shipped (Reg. $130+)
- Philips Hue Starter Kits (1st gen): Lux $56 (Orig. $80), White & Color $135 (Orig. $170)
- Philips Hue discounted bundles: 4-pack A19 white & color bulbs $199 (Reg. $240), more
- Stay online when the power goes out with the APC Back-UPS Power Supply for $20 (Reg. $30)
- TarDisk Pear solid-state expansion drive for MacBook 15% off
- BenQ 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector (Refurb) $500 (Orig, $1,199)
- Free two-month Audible trial for new customers (Reg. $15/mo.), more
- Green Deals: Aukey 12000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $25 (Reg. $30+), more
- Samsung 48-inch Smart 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI + 2 USB ports: $450 (Reg. $800)
- QNAP 2-Bay Personal Cloud NAS w/ DLNA & PLEX: $139 shipped (Reg. $179)
- Get your first month free of the comic subscription service Marvel Unlimited ($10 value)
- Enhance your computer audio w/ Mackie’s CR4 50W Reference Speakers for $115 (Reg. $150)
- Fashion: Patagonia up to 50% off – 1/4 Zip Pullover $64, Board shorts $39, more
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
DJI’s new professional-grade drone is incredibly powerful and intelligent
- Samsung goes big with the “world’s first” bezel-less curved 4K Ultra HDTV
- LEGO reveals a massive 1,600 piece Minecraft set loaded with zombies, more
- Improve your kitchen skills with the best under $10 utensils
- Some of the best SNES games of all-time hit Nintendo’s 3DS eShop
- Amazon’s new $290 Kindle Oasis is a slim, luxury e-reader with months of battery life
- The Lycan Powerbox is a robust solar generator with a swappable battery system
- Impossible Project reveals its Polaroid-style analog camera with iOS connectivity
- JBL’s new Reflect Aware C noise cancelling headphones are powered by USB Type-C
- You probably won’t own Lytro’s new 755MP Cinema Camera but you’ll enjoy its benefits
- GoPro’s new Omni Virtual Reality rig leverages six HERO4 Black action cameras
- Epson’s latest ‘Small-in-One’ printer weighs in at a fraction of the competition
- Twelve South introduces new TimePorter capsule for Apple Watch and charger
- Ryobi’s new Ultra Quiet Garage Door Opener has a Bluetooth speaker and more
- Roku introduces a new quad-core streaming stick with a slimmed down design
- Apogee releases its most affordable full-featured Mac recording interface yet
- The Yecup 365 travel mug uses your iPhone to heat or cool your drink
- ROAM-e follows you around in the sky and takes selfies on demand
9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin Surge Protector w/ USB $14, Dell 24″ 4K Monitor $361, Pad & Quill Apple Watch Dock $79, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Last Call Updates:
DJI’s new professional-grade drone is incredibly powerful and intelligent
- Green Deals: Anker’s new PowerHouse 400Wh Inverter $400 (Reg. $500), more
- Slayin endless action RPG for iOS is now available for free (Reg. $1)
- Google Chromebook Pixel Touchscreen 1.8GHz/4GB/32GB: $400 (Reg. 650+)
- Home: Presto’s best selling Popcorn Popper $16, more
Amazon Gold Box – up to 60% off select Belkin surge protectors: 3-Outlet w/ Dual 2.1A USB: $14 Prime shipped, more
Displays: Dell 24-inch 4K $361 (Reg. $400+), LG Ultra-Thin Bezel 27-inch 1080p $180 (Reg. $299)
Smartphone Accessories: Pad & Quill Timber Catchall Stand for Apple Watch in cherry wood finish $79 (Reg. $99), more
Review: Are these third-party $11 Apple Watch Sport bands any good? Turns out, they aren’t too bad.
App Store Free App of the Week: Space Marshals goes free for the very first time ($5 value)
Upgrade Your Mac with 3 Great Apps: Scapple $9 (Orig. $15), STAMP Premium $5 (Orig. $10), Ghostnote $7 (Orig. $10)
BADLAND 1 & 2 for iOS now matching lowest prices ever from $1 (Reg. $5)
Apple offers Day One 2 iOS journal app for free ($10 value)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
DODOcase 40% off sitewide: iPad Pro Two Tone Case from $49 shipped, iPhone & Apple Watch accessories, more
- DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter w/ 2.7K Camera: $399 shipped (Reg. $499)
- Daily Deals: Onkyo 5.1-Ch. A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay $285, more
- Games/Apps: Minecraft Story Mode from $20, Mega Man Legacy PS4 $17, iOS freebies, more
- GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera w/ Accessories Bundle: $280 w/ .edu ($375 value)
- Gift Cards up to 20% off: Babies/Toys R Us, Old Navy, Lowe’s, CVS, more
- Panasonic eneloop 8-pack of rechargeable AA batteries: $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $22+)
- Amazon launches standalone $9/month Prime Video subscription, but it isn’t really a deal
- Grab a $5 Kindle eBook credit at Amazon w/ download of select free Android titles
- Amazon Gold Box – up to 60% off Cuisinart: Portable Gas Grill $110 (Orig. $200), Stainless Steel Accessory Set $20 (Orig. $40)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Samsung 55-inch 4K 120Hz Smart UHDTVs: $1,200 (Reg. $1,500), 3D $1,375 (Reg. $1,800)
- Jackery USB Power Banks: 6000mAh w/ MFi Lightning Cable $20 (Reg. $30), more
- LG Music Flow P7 20W 2-Channel Bluetooth Speaker: $43 shipped (Orig. $150)
- Magazine bundles with titles from $4/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Dwell, more
- Logitech Z506 5.1-Channel Surround Sound System (refurb): $38 shipped (Orig. $100)
- Grab this RCA 32-inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV for only $150 shipped (Orig. $209)
- Bluetooth 4.1 Earbuds w/ Prime shipping: QCY w/ Mic $22, Mpow Wolverine $16, more
- Give Google Express a try with this $30 credit for $15 w/ email delivery (50% savings)
- LEGO Star Wars Buildable Figurines from $17 including Luke Skywalker, more
- Google Play MP3 albums for $1: Notorious B.I.G. Life After Death (Remastered), Fetty Wap, more
- Pebble Time iOS/Android Smartwatch with color e-paper display: $105 shipped (Reg. $130+)
- Philips Hue Starter Kits (1st gen): Lux $56 (Orig. $80), White & Color $135 (Orig. $170)
- Philips Hue discounted bundles: 4-pack A19 white & color bulbs $199 (Reg. $240), more
- Stay online when the power goes out with the APC Back-UPS Power Supply for $20 (Reg. $30)
- TarDisk Pear solid-state expansion drive for MacBook 15% off
- BenQ 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector (Refurb) $500 (Orig, $1,199)
- Fashion: Eddie Bauer 30% off – Resolution Activewear Tee $21, more
- Free two-month Audible trial for new customers (Reg. $15/mo.), more
- Green Deals: Aukey 12000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $25 (Reg. $30+), more
- Samsung 48-inch Smart 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI + 2 USB ports: $450 (Reg. $800)
- QNAP 2-Bay Personal Cloud NAS w/ DLNA & PLEX: $139 shipped (Reg. $179)
- JBL Control One All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor Speakers w/ mounting brackets: $60 (Orig. $240)
- Green Deals: Esky Solar/Handcrank Radio + 1000mAh Power Bank $18 (Reg. $22), more
- Home: TP-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Plug $23 (Reg. $30), more
- Get your first month free of the comic subscription service Marvel Unlimited ($10 value)
- Enhance your computer audio w/ Mackie’s CR4 50W Reference Speakers for $115 (Reg. $150)
- Smartphone Accessories: Polk Boom Swimmer Bluetooth Speaker $20 (Reg. $30), more
- Fashion: Patagonia up to 50% off – 1/4 Zip Pullover $64, Board shorts $39, more
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
Samsung goes big with the “world’s first” bezel-less curved 4K Ultra HDTV
- LEGO reveals a massive 1,600 piece Minecraft set loaded with zombies, more
- Improve your kitchen skills with the best under $10 utensils
- Some of the best SNES games of all-time hit Nintendo’s 3DS eShop
- Amazon’s new $290 Kindle Oasis is a slim, luxury e-reader with months of battery life
- The Lycan Powerbox is a robust solar generator with a swappable battery system
- Impossible Project reveals its Polaroid-style analog camera with iOS connectivity
- JBL’s new Reflect Aware C noise cancelling headphones are powered by USB Type-C
- You probably won’t own Lytro’s new 755MP Cinema Camera but you’ll enjoy its benefits
- GoPro’s new Omni Virtual Reality rig leverages six HERO4 Black action cameras
- Epson’s latest ‘Small-in-One’ printer weighs in at a fraction of the competition
- Twelve South introduces new TimePorter capsule for Apple Watch and charger
- Ryobi’s new Ultra Quiet Garage Door Opener has a Bluetooth speaker and more
- Roku introduces a new quad-core streaming stick with a slimmed down design
- Apogee releases its most affordable full-featured Mac recording interface yet
- The Yecup 365 travel mug uses your iPhone to heat or cool your drink
- ROAM-e follows you around in the sky and takes selfies on demand
iPhone SE + 9.7-inch iPad Pro gear: Zagg and Pad & Quill introduce screen protectors, keyboard cases, more
We’ve been rounding up the latest cases and accessories for the new 4-inch iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro since they were unveiled last week, and today both Zagg and Pad & Quill have shared their lineup of accessories for the new hardware hitting stores this Thursday. Zagg is offering a selection of screen protectors for the iPhone SE and iPad Pro plus a lineup of keyboard cases for the new iPad as well; Pad & Quill has a collection of well-crafted protective cases for both the iPhone SE and new iPad Pro.
Review: Pad & Quill’s new super slim wood & Kevlar iPhone case
A couple of readers have asked me about the super slim wood case I’ve had on my iPhone in photos accompanying recent reviews. The case is Minnesota-based Pad & Quill’s latest, and it’s a wood and Kevlar mix that makes for one of the thinnest and strongest natural wood cases around.
9to5Toys Last Call: new Apple TV from $117, Pad & Quill leather Apple Watch band $104, Fitbit Charge $80, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Last Call Updates:
App Store Free App of the Week: The Mesh puzzler goes free for the first time (Reg. $2)
Review: Anker’s PowerCore+ gear is some of the best money can buy
- Apple iPad mini 3 128GB: Wi-Fi $300 (Orig. $599), Wi-Fi + Cellular $430 (Orig. $729)
- Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories on iOS gets its first price drop: $4 (Reg. $7)
- Beats Studio 2.0 Over-Ear headphones (multiple colors) $150 (Orig. $300)
- PowerEgg Drone has a unique design w/ a 4K camera
- TiVo Roamio OTA HD DVR (Refurbished): $30 (Orig. $50), more
- Acer 19.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED Monitor w/ VGA + DVI: $50 (Reg. $100)
- Sharp 50-inch 1080p 3x HDMI Smart LED HDTV w/ built-in Roku: $380 (Reg. $500)
- Everything you need to know to get the most out of Amazon’s Prime Pantry service
- Sports/Fitness: ProForm 65% off treadmills – 900 Premier $949 (Orig. $2,000+), more
- Home: 2-pack Contigo travel mugs $20 ($40+ value), more
Roku 3 Streaming Media Player w/ Voice Search (refurb) $70 shipped (Orig. $100) https://t.co/5tG2ujvrDb pic.twitter.com/vEAGKlENEj
Shazam Encore (ad-free) for iOS hits its lowest price in years: $3 (Reg. $7) https://t.co/lNrIhCsQSl pic.twitter.com/lUvPD4yfXf
Best Buy, Target and Radio Shack are all discounting 4th Gen. Apple TV, 32GB from $117 & 64GB from $162 shipped
Pad & Quill’s high-quality leather Lowry Cuff Apple Watch band offers Hermès style for just $104 shipped (Reg. $130)
Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity & Sleep Band w/ OLED display: $80 shipped (Reg. $130)
Many Apple Watch models now $100 off at Target and Best Buy: 38mm Sport $249 w/ free shipping (Reg. $349), more
Apple Watch 42mm Stainless Steel with Black Classic Buckle: $589.99 shipped (Orig. $699) https://t.co/t1QQjZBmWk pic.twitter.com/DjqCtWp0Vx
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Download Lara Croft Go, Apple’s Game of the Year 2015, for just $2 (Reg. $5)
Heroes Reborn: Enigma for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month (Reg. $5)
Final Fantasy IX is now available for download on iOS/Android
The Martian official iOS/Apple Watch game goes free (up to $3 value)
Apple offering popular iOS video editing app ‘Videoshop’ for free ($2 value)
App Store Free App of the Week: Over graphic design & photo editing app ($4 value)
Final Fantasy II on iOS available free inside the FF Portal app ($8 value)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Daily Deals: Nest 2nd Gen Learning Thermostat $170, Cable Modem $50, more
- RAVPower USB-C/A Charger $38 (Reg. $56), uNu w/ Lightning Cable $12 (Reg. $20)
- Amazon’s Gold Box all time lows on Electric razors, BT sous vide cookers and clothing
- QNAP 4-Bay NAS w/ AirPlay: $354 shipped (Orig. $480)
- Games/Apps: Fallout 4 $39, Table Tennis Touch $1, freebies, more
- Free MP3 downloads from hit artists like Adele, Ed Sheeran, 1D, more
- Microsoft’s new Quantum Break Cirrus White Xbox One Bundle, pre-order now
Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5" SATA III Internal Solid State Drive: $140 shipped (Reg. $160) https://t.co/7rvuTTKBf7 pic.twitter.com/cZYqaZFrs0
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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Save on Apple’s monster 12.9-inch iPad Pro: 128GB Wi-Fi $850 (Reg. $949), 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular $950 (Reg. $1,079)
Best Buy just cut prices for Apple’s iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 2 by $100, deals start at $300 w/ free shipping
Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi 16GB $299 or 64GB $349 shipped (Reg. $399/$449)
iPhone 6/s/Plus Cases from $3 Prime shipped: Dual-Layer w/ Screen Protector $8 (Reg. $16), 3,000mAh Battery Case $20, more
Amazon offers rare 25% discount on Kindle Unlimited subscriptions: 6-months $45 (Reg. $60), more
- Luminid Touch light-up charging cable: $10 (Orig. $20, CA Tax only)
- A .edu email can get you the Sharp 32-inch 1080p HDTV for $150 shipped (Reg. $170)
- Add 2TB of portable storage w/ WD USB 3.0 Hard Drive for $73 (Reg. $90)
- JBL Headphones: J22 In-Ears $15 (Reg. $40) + 3 more deeply discounted pairs
- Multi/Single year magazine subs from $3/yr: Motor Trend, more
- Internal 2.5-inch SSDs: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB $280 (Reg. $300+)
- Samson Meteorite USB Mic for Mac/PC: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)
- Get your engines ready: Rocket League is coming to Xbox One next week
- Moto X Pure Edition 32GB Unlocked Smartphone: $375 shipped (Reg. $400+)
- Amazon’s 7-inch Fire tablet is on sale for $40 shipped (Reg. $50)
- Watch ‘Southpaw’ starring Jake Gyllenhaal & Forest Whitaker for just $0.99 (Reg. $5)
- SizeUp for Mac offers instant window control via keyboard shortcuts: $5 (Orig. $13)
- Sam’s Club Membership + $20 gift card + $21 food credits for $45 ($180 value)
- Free TV HD Digital Downloads at Google Play & iTunes
- Fitbit’s Aria Wi-Fi Scale tracks body fat percentage (open-box): $80 (Orig. $130)
- AmazonBasics 35-Mile HDTV Antenna $20 (Reg. $25)
- Aukey 15,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank: $18.50 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
- Xbox One 1TB Elite Bundle + $75 Microsoft Gift Card & game $499 ($600+ value)
- Bowers & Wilkins P3 Headphones (recertified) in multiple colors: $90 (Orig. $200)
- Media: $5 Blu-ray Sale – A Beautiful Mind, Seabiscuit, Knocked Up, more
- $100 worth of Xbox gift cards for $81 shipped
- Aukey’s Bluetooth 4.1 Sport Earbuds + Armband for $16 Prime shipped ($28 value)
- LG Google Nexus 5 32GB Unlocked 4G LTE (Refurb) $140 shipped
- ASUS Transformer Touch Laptop 1.6GHz/2GB/32GB: $179 shipped (Reg. $219)
- Kinda Deal – microUSB Flash Drives: Samsung 32GB $12 (Reg. $15)
- Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 Wireless Headphones Active Collection: $230 (Reg. $300)
- Bluetooth Headphones: JayBird BlueBuds X $58 (Orig. $170), more
- Twelve South HiRise Apple Watch Dock $43 shipped (Reg. $50)
- 5 great video, 3D and music apps from Leawo, $8 (and rising! Orig. $150)
- Panasonic eneloop 4-pack Rechargeable AA Batteries w/ Charger $16 (Reg. $18)
- TechMatte’s approved USB-C cables are on sale right now: 1-ft $5 (Reg. $8), more
- Drive safely with these iPhone or Android device car mounts from $5 (Reg. up to $20)
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- 3Doodler Start reimagines the popular Kickstarter project with a focus on children
- BearTek’s new Smart Gloves offer iPhone/Android controls + GoPro support
- Review: Incase and surfer Kelly Slater team up for the ultimate GoPro-focused backpack
- Review: $13 GRDE Explorer Rugged 10,000mAh Solar dual USB Battery w/ 2 USB lamps
- LEGO strikes gold again w/ its latest Ghostbusters set based on the upcoming film
- Be a hero this Valentine’s Day w/ these best-selling Adult Coloring Books from $6
- Ubuntu’s first tablet offers a converged desktop PC experience as well
Review: The Pad & Quill ‘Oxford’ promises a premium luxury case + stand for iPad Pro, does it deliver?
iPad cases these days come in so many forms. You can get ones that only cover the back and ones that only cover the front (like Smart Covers). You can get hefty book-style cases or even cheap Chinese amalgamations from Amazon; I was using this $10 cheap wraparound one until very recently.
Today’s review is about the Oxford from Pad & Quill ($129). The Oxford is a premium Folio for the iPad Pro, described as a luxurious case and stand combo with an integrated pocket for the Apple Pencil. First impressions online are positive, but great iPad cases require a combination of style, features and practicality. I’ve been trying Oxford out for the last few weeks to decide how it stacks up for me. Does it deliver on these points? Read on for my full review …
Pad & Quill introduces three new rich iPad Pro cases with linen, leather, and wood
With the iPad Pro now available and shipping around the world, the artisanal Apple accessory makers at Pad & Quill have introduced three new high-end cases to hold and protect the larger tablet. Whether you’re looking for a book-style carrying case that holds Apple Pencil or a nice leather bag that adds room for a keyboard, Pad & Quill’s three new accessories are worth checking out for iPad Pro owners.
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Review: Pad & Quill’s new Apple Watch band takes on the Hermès cuff at a fraction of the price
It’s immediately noticeable that the new Lowry Cuff strap from Pad & Quill meets the company’s usual quality standard requirements. You’ll first likely notice the strap is handcrafted by the rugged look of the stitching that clearly wasn’t done by machine. And the leather, which the company notes is full-grain vegetable-tanned leather from Horween Tannery (a favorite source of leather for a lot of high-end goods), is extremely soft to the touch. Some leather bands are stiff and as a result a bit cheap feeling, especially before breaking them in a bit, but the Lowry Cuff doesn’t suffer from any of those issues.
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Pad & Quill launches new handcrafted Horween leather bands for Apple Watch
Pad & Quill, makers of some our favorite handcrafted wood and leather goods for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, today announced a new lineup of Apple Watch bands.
Adding to the first ‘Classic’ lineup of bands it launched (which we reviewed and loved), today the company started taking orders for the new “Lowry” band collection pictured above.
Here’s a closer look at the Lowry Leather Cuff for Apple Watch, which comes in 3 color options for the 42mm Apple Watch. Colors include American Tan, Chestnut or Galloper Black, inside you’ll find a velvet soft suede interior, while outside you’ll notice full-grain vegetable-tanned leather from Horween Tannery and “Durable nickel finish Apple Watch lugs and buckles”:
And here’s a closeup of the standard Lowry leather band, which includes all of the same features minus the cuff design. There is also a version for the 38mm Apple Watch for the standard Lowry band:
The Lowry Leather Cuff sells for $129, while the standard Lowry Leather band sells for $109. The company includes a 25 year warranty and 30 day money back promise with both of the products.
Compare that with the Pad & Quill “Classic” bands we reviewed previously ranging from $89 to $99.
You can check out all of Pad & Quill’s Apple Watch accessories here, which includes a new limited edition slim version of the Classic band.
Pad and Quill unveils new Traveler case for iPhone 6/6s, Timber Nightstand for Apple Watch
Hot on the heels of Apple unveiling the highly anticipated iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, popular accessory company Pad and Quill has today announced a new case for the device. The company has revealed its newly designed Traveler case for both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s. The Traveler case is a bumper style walled case and in classic Pad and Quill fashion, is made from full grain leather.
Review: Pad & Quill’s Classic Band dresses Apple Watch in rugged, American leather
Like a lot of 9to5Mac readers, I’m generally a purist when it comes to matching Apple hardware with accessories: I prefer iPhones and iPads without cases unless using one of Apple’s iPhone 6 Leather Cases or iPad Air Smart Covers and I can’t resist their overpriced Lightning Docks. If Apple made an Apple Watch Charging Stand, I’d be tempted to toss my Spigen Nightstand in a drawer in favor of the official solution.
And while I own both the Classic Buckle and Milanese Loop Apple Watch bands, I wear the simpler black Sport band on most days aside from a nice dinner or more formal occasion. Both are fine bands, but Classic Buckle can feel a bit too dressy with a t-shirt and shorts and Milanese Loop isn’t as comfortable as the other bands. For myself, I’ve found that there’s a space in between completely casual and totally formal for Apple Watch bands. Pad & Quill’s Classic Apple Watch Band takes a more traditional strap approach than even Apple’s Classic Buckle and fits this space, with four leather color options and two metal finishes that match stainless steel Apple Watches or Space Gray/Space Black Apple Watches.
I’ve been eager to try the Classic Apple Watch Band since Pad & Quill began transitioning their expertise in fine leather bag and case making toward prototyping Apple Watch bands a few months ago. After finally getting my hands on a Whiskey-colored American leather version, I’ve settled on a few first impressions on what is now my first favorite third-party Apple Watch band. Read on for details:
Review: The Briefcase from Pad and Quill is a beautiful gear bag that’s built to last a lifetime (+giveaway)
Being a writer and video creator, my bags are easily some of the most important possessions I have. The reason is obvious: they protect my essential tech and gear. I’m always super picky about which bags or backpacks I choose for this hefty task, and most of them come at a steep price. They hardly every look what you may call “good” though. I’m usually all about function over form when it comes to my bag decision. Choosing durability and features like pocket space usually means you’ll need to compromise on design.
With that said, I don’t consider myself a “briefcase” kind of guy. The style has just never been my thing because briefcases tend to be rather conservative on space and stiff in shape. So what’s with all of this talk over bags and briefcases? It just so happens that I’ve found a briefcase that’s actually kind of a bag, and it delivers both form and function. If this is what you’d call a briefcase these days, I’m all in. Meet The Briefcase from Pad & Quill…
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9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air 2 64GB $500, V-MODA Crossfade LP $70, iPhone 5 w/ 1yr service $300, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- Incase up to 40% off sale + extra 15% + free shipping: Icon Compact Pack $51, more
- WD My Passport Pro 2TB portable storage w/ Thunderbolt cable $200 (Reg. $300)
- HP Officejet Pro Wireless All-in-One Inkjet w/ AirPrint: $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
- Jabra’s new in-ear Bluetooth headphones track more than 40 exercises
- LEGO Minifigures Online is set to arrive with multi-platform play on Mac/PC/iOS
- GameStop launches vintage games store and prices are all over the place
- It took more than half-a-decade to knit this detailed replica Super Mario Bros. map
- Clarks boots, dress shoes, sneakers: 2 for $99 + free shipping
- Home: Cuisinart Stainless Steel knife block set $55 (Reg. $70+), more
Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in all colors: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)
Amazon Gold Box – V-MODA Crossfade LP Over-the-Ear Headphones in multiple colors $70 shipped (Reg. $150)
iPhone 5 & 1-Yr Unlimited Talk/Text, 500MB LTE/m $300 shipped
…and even more great iPhone 6 dock options
Giveaway: Grovemade’s latest wooden creation provides a luxurious home for your Magic TrackPad
More new gear from today:
The best deals to really take advantage of Microsoft’s Xbox One free game promotion
Daily Deals: 2-pack Nokia Mini Proximity Sensors $15, Acer 21.5″ IPS LCD HD Monitor $90, more
- New! Pad and Quill 10% off + free shipping: Apple Watch stands from $72, more
- New! Games/Apps: Gears of War Ultimate $40 w/ $10 Xbox GC, Tomb Raider DE $16
- New! Pebble Time now available to pre-order from Best Buy for $200
- New! Sony’s new Ultimate Player Edition PlayStation 4 comes with double the storage
- New! McDonald’s new to-go box for bikes will have you cycling up to the drive-thru
More deals still alive:
Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones in multiple colors: $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
App Store sale – Amazing Fantasy Games at least 50% off: Badlands $2, more
App Store Free App of the Week: Warhammer Snotling Fling ($4 value)
- 4-Pack of Lexar 16GB TwistTurn USB Flash Drives $19 shipped (Reg. $24)
- DJI Phantom 1.1.1 Quadcopter with GoPro Mount $299 shipped (Orig. $349)
- Ondesoft Mac Bundle w/ X-Mirage, iTunes Converter, more: free ($146 value)
- Bluetooth headphones: Sol Republic Tracks Air $75 (Reg. $150), more
- A4C Clearance: Belkin micro-USB keyboard $8, Samsung Level headset $40, more
- Amazon Students: get a free $10 Amazon credit with the purchase of a $50 gift card
- Every Pixar movie is currently on sale at iTunes and Google Play
- Free credit Jurassic World in theaters w/ select Blu-rays + JP HD rental $1, more
- Samsung 850 Pro 512GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive $228 shipped (Orig. $280)
- Sony digital game sale: Tomb Raider DE $15, Rayman Legends $20, more
- Nintendo – Captain Toad Treasure & Mario Party 10 hit their lowest prices yet + 3DS deals
New products & more:
The 5 biggest iOS and Android games announced at this year’s E3 Expo
Monoprice’s $200 Action Camera matches GoPro on specs & has a slick viewfinder
- Quick Review: Kano’s Raspberry Pi 2 computer kit shines as a learning tool
- Get ready to take control of the Batmobile in Batman Arkham Knight
- Kokoon’s EEG Bluetooth headphones track brain voltage to give you a better night’s sleep
- DxO One pairs with your iPhone to snap DSLR quality RAW images
- Samsung announces the “world’s first” 4TB USB-powered portable hard drives
- Marvel Comic single-issues have now landed at the Kindle store
- Simple Station Dock is an industrial all-in-one charging solution for Apple Watch & iPhone
- Amazon’s new Paperwhite Kindle offers twice the screen resolution at the same price
- Bartesian uses a familiar Keurig-like design to deliver cocktails on demand
E3:
- Super Smash Bros. updates, Star Fox rolls onto Wii U, more
- Limited edition PS4 accessories celebrate PlayStation’s 20th Anniversary
- New games & hardware announced at E3 make Xbox One deserving of a second look
- Sony shows Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII remake, Uncharted 4, Star Wars, more
- Microsoft unveils new hardware, 360 compatibility + Forza 6, Halo 5, more
- Bethesda’s real life Pip Boy for iPhone/Android, Dishonored 2, Doom, more
- Xbox Live Gold Members can enjoy EA Access for free this week
Review: Pad & Quill Timber Catchall and Luxury Pocket Stand raise the bar on Apple Watch charging stands
Pad & Quill is precisely the type of company qualified to make accessories for the Apple Watch. The Minneapolis company has been producing fine iPhone, iPad, and Mac accessories for years now, and the first handmade Pad & Quill Apple Watch accessories continue that level of quality. Today we’re checking out two wooden charging stands and two leather travel cases: the Timber Catchall, Luxury Pocket Stand, Roll Up Kit, and Luxury Travel Pouch for Apple Watch. Both charging stands have a distinct and rich look with features that differ from previous charging stands we’ve seen…
Pad & Quill introduce The Timber Catchall organizer/charging dock for Apple Watch & iPhone
Pad & Quill has just introduced another product in its recently announced collection of goodies for the Apple Watch: The Timber Catchall, a charging station/organizer that holds your iPhone and Apple Watch with enough room to fit keys, change, or a few other small items.
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Review: Pad & Quill’s Attaché is timeless, will stand the test of time (Discount+Giveaway)
[Ed. Note: My wife liked this one so much she insisted she review it]
In many ways, my work is old school: unlike my other half, I work in an archive and write about the past. You might call my professional aesthetic “19th century schoolhouse.” Or at most “1920s Paris bookshop.” In other words, Pad&Quill. So when the Minnesota-based makers of the luxurious, leather notebook-style iPhone wallet case sent a new top-shelf work bag to our house, I claimed it. Over the past month I’ve been filling it with my MacBook, iPad, iPhone, papers, pens and books. Voilà the Attaché…
Pad & Quill introduces line of Apple Watch accessories, including travel kits and a charging stand
iOS accessory maker Pad & Quill has introduced its line of Apple Watch accessories. The lineup includes the Luxury Pocket Stand (69.99), which doubles as a watch stand and a charger, and the Roll Up Kit ($49.99). You can get both of the aforementioned items in the Luxury Travel Kit and the Luxury Travel Pouch (each $119.99).
As with Pad & Quill’s other products, these handmade Apple Watch accessories are available in a selection of wood and leather finishes. You can pre-order them on the Pad & Quill website. The watch itself will go on sale on April 24th, with pre-orders starting on April 10th.
Review: Pad & Quill’s Bella Fino wallet case for iPhone 6/Plus combines beauty & protection
I’m generally a minimalist where iPhone cases are concerned, preferring either the naked phone or a very slim case like the Mujjo wallet case that is my daily driver. But Pad & Quill’s leather cases are so gorgeous, it’s hard to resist trying out something a little more substantial.
The Pad & Quill Bella Fino is a pocket book style leather wallet case available for both the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Designed for use in a jacket pocket, it combines all-round protection for the phone with slots for either four (iPhone 6) or five (iPhone 6 Plus) cards, plus a slot for bills …
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The best iPhone cases & battery packs on show at CES 2015
There is a never ending supply of new iPhone cases at CES again this year, so we’ve decided to roundup the best of the best below. Some of the cases include backup batteries, others offer charging via built-in solar panels, and one includes a detachable Bluetooth speaker. One of the new cases even claims to “defend against the bend,” a jab at the iPhone 6 Plus bending controversy of last year. Head below for the run down on the growing list of iPhone cases launching at CES:
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